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OPERATION
4. Release pressure from the park brake/cruise control lever.
After completing Step 4, the brake pedal should remain in the
down position. If it does not, the parking brake is not engaged.
Repeat Steps 1-4 to engage the parking brake.
To disengage the parking brake, depress the brake pedal.
SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
Do not attempt to engage the cruise control lever while
traveling in reverse. The cruise control will not engage
while traveling in reverse.
To set the cruise control:
1. Depress the forward drive pedal with your right foot until the
desired speed is achieved.
2. Press down on the park brake/cruise control lever and hold it
in that position.
3. Remove your foot from the forward drive pedal.
4. Release pressure from the park brake/cruise control lever.
The forward drive pedal should remain in the down position
and the tractor will maintain the same forward drive speed. If it
does not, the cruise control is not engaged. Repeat Steps 1-4 to
engage the cruise control.
To disengage the cruise control, lightly depress the forward drive
pedal or the brake pedal.
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
Reverse Caution Mode (Turn-Key Ignition)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the ignition switch
allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the PTO (blade
engage) lever in the engaged (ON) position.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE . Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do not operate the
tractor when children or others are around. Stop the
tractor immediately if someone enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as previously instructed.
2. Turn the ignition key from the NORMAL MOWING MODE (a)
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (b) position of the
ignition switch (Figure 26).
a
b
c
d
e
Figure 26
3. Press and hold the REVERSE CAUTION MODE BUTTON (c) at
the top, right corner of the ignition module for 3 seconds. The
red indicator light (d) at the top, left corner of the ignition
module will be ON while activated (Figure 26).
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven
in reverse with the PTO (blade engage) lever in the engaged
(ON) position.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing up
slowly to make sure no children are around. After resuming
forward motion, return key to the NORMAL MOWING
MODE (a) position to return to normal mowing operation
(Figure 26).
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE (b) will remain activated until:
• The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING (a)
position or STOP (e) position (Figure 26).
• The operator leaves the seat (electric PTO)
• The parking brake is set (manual PTO).
Reverse Caution Mode (PBS Ignition)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE allows the tractor to be operated
in reverse with the PTO (blade engage) lever in the engaged
(ON) position.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE . Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do not operate the
tractor when children or others are around. Stop the
tractor immediately if someone enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed above.
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